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Guide To Gifting & Growing Amaryllis

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Amaryllis Benfica

The holidays are the perfect time to add some cheer to your home.  Houseplants are the perfect addition to every room.  I enjoy going to my local market and buying fresh cut flowers, but they are harder to come by in the winter months.  Not only that, they don't last very long and can be pricey.  Forcing bulbs indoors is an easy, fun indoor activity for all ages.  Once they flower, they can provide gorgeous blooms and stunning color for almost a month!  

Some of my favorite gifts to give during the winter season are Amaryllis bulbs.  It's a thoughtful present that everyone can enjoy!  I'm excited to share with you a little about this amazing flower along with a list of my top varieties to give as gifts.  Make sure you scroll to the bottom of this post and enter to win your very own winter bulb gift kit from Longfield Gardens!

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Amaryllis Cherry Nymph

About Amaryllis

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Amaryllis Red Lion

Amaryllis Hippeastrum is an indoor flowering bulb that blooms during the winter months.  It is native to subtropical regions like Mexico and the Caribbean.  These bulbs can be planted in pots indoors and placed in a warm, well-lit environment.  They can also be planted outdoors as perennials in zone 8b to 10.  If these flower bulbs are stored correctly, they can last over 70 years!  That is a lifetime of blooms!  

They require well-drained soil, so they do not need constant watering.   They are known for their showy, dramatic blooms that can reach an extraordinary size.  There are over 600 different varieties to choose from.  The most popular colors sold are red, pink and white.  The blooms are a unique and eye catching trumpet shape that makes for the perfect conversation piece.  

"A bulb filled with a bouquet of blooms!"

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Amaryllis Apple Blossom bulbs

Planting Bulbs

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Amaryllis Denver

If you are looking for a kit that has everything you need, look no further!  Longfield Gardens has you covered with their Winter Bulb Gift Kits!  These perfect kits include the planter of your choice, soil, decorative moss and bulbs!  

These bulbs are very easy to grow!  You can even grow them with no soil.  You can fill vase with stones, rocks or pebbles.  Place your bulbs on top of those stones, then fill up with water until it's barely touching the bottom of the bulb.  Add more stones to make sure your bulb is anchored with the tip poking out.  As long as you keep the water level where it needs to be, your plant will grow strong.   It's easier to keep an eye on the level with a clear vase! 

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Planting my bulbs in the Wood Box with Rope Handles Gift Kit!

Growing Tips & Tricks

- Do put your flowers in a sunny location.
- Do rotate your container frequently so those sturdy stalks grow straight. 
- Don't overwater and let your bulbs get moldy. 
- Do invest in something to support your plant, like stakes so it won't topple over. 
- Do make sure it is growing in an environment that is 60°F or above. (70-80°F is ideal)
- Don't throw out your plant once the first flowers have faded.  
- Do have fun and enjoy your gorgeous blossoms!
- Do try storing your bulb and allowing it to rebloom. 
- Don't be afraid to give them a little snip and enjoy them as cut flowers

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Amaryllis Minerva

A Thoughtful Gift For Everyone

There are so many gorgeous amaryllis flowers to choose from.  Here are my top varieties that make a wonderful gift and add color to any home.  All these varieties that are listed can be purchased at Longfield-Gardens.com.

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Minerva: cherry red amaryllis with a white star center and a lime green throat. 
-8" jumbo sized flower
-unique color combo
-will bloom within 30 to 50 days of planting
-can be planted outdoors in zone 8b to 10
-grow in a sunny location 
-plant in winter

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Apple Blossom: candy pink and white blooms with a lime green throat
-8" large sized flower
-bright and cheerful colors
-will bloom within 30 to 50 days of planting
-can be planted outdoors in zone 8b to 10
-grow in sun to partial shade
-plant in winter

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Red Lion: one of the most popular varieties. This red on red flower is vibrant and bright, perfect for Valentine's Day!
-enormous blossoms with thick, velvety petals 
-will bloom within 30 to 50 days of planting
-can be planted outdoors in zone 8b to 10
-place flowers in sunny location
-plant in winter

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White Nymph: Frothy snow white petals with a lime green throat
-double white blossoms 
-makes a gorgeous cut flower

-will bloom within 30 to 50 days of planting
-can be planted outdoors in zone 8b to 10
-place flowers in sunny location
-plant in winter

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Double King: Regal double red blossoms 
- have three or more layers of rich, deep red velvety petals
-weeks of beautiful indoor colors 

-will bloom within 30 to 50 days of planting
-can be planted outdoors in zone 8b to 10
-grow in sun to partial shade
-plant in winter

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Round Birch Gift Kit featuring Apple Blossom amaryllis

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Are you growing or planning on growing Amaryllis this winter?  What is your favorite flower variety to grow?  Feel free to share in the comment section below, or show me pictures by tweeting me @thefreckledrose.  These plants really do brighten my days and help me get through that long stretch of cold right before spring.  If you are looking for more information about growing amaryllis you can read this blog post by Longfield Gardens here.  Wishing you all beautiful blooms and a happy holidays! 

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Disclaimer: Longfield Gardens was kind enough to provide a Round Birch Gift Kit with Apple Blossom amaryllis bulbs for this giveaway.  I only promote companies I enjoy and love and all opinions are my own!

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205 Comments

  • Reply
    Christine Bryski
    December 13, 2016 at 2:32 am

    So happy this was forwarded to me! I hope to win!! Great article!!

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      Thefreckledrose
      December 15, 2016 at 9:59 pm

      Good luck in the giveaway Christine!

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    Christine Buccelli
    December 13, 2016 at 2:15 am

    Such beautiful flowers!!

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    Adarsh Verma
    December 13, 2016 at 2:05 am

    I like flowers

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    Lindsey Paris
    December 12, 2016 at 4:53 pm

    This is totally neat! I never really thought about growing a plant or anything like that as a gift.

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      Thefreckledrose
      December 15, 2016 at 9:57 pm

      It makes such a wonderful present 🙂

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    Candice
    December 12, 2016 at 2:28 pm

    This is gorgeous! I would love to have one.

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    Christine Buccelli
    December 12, 2016 at 2:40 am

    This is my 1st year gardening, saving seeds, planting bulbs, etc. Since I started, I cannot stop! I love plants and flowers!! I was so excited to read about Amaryllis’s, and that they are geown indoors over winter!! Si, I bought 2 Amaryllis bulbs and planted them the 1st week of November. One of them is about 2 ft tall and the other is about 1.5 ft tall. I cannot wait to see how they look when they flower!! I would love to win another one! Especially from Longfields! I have already purchased from them!! Thanks!

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      Thefreckledrose
      December 15, 2016 at 9:55 pm

      Isn’t it nice to do all of that? I just love it! I’m glad to hear you have some Amaryllis blooms to look forward to. Good luck in the giveaway!

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    Calvin F.
    December 11, 2016 at 9:05 pm

    Would love this, my mom loves plants.

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    Judy Adams
    December 11, 2016 at 8:48 pm

    I bought my bulb about a month ago but haven’t potted it yet. I understand that the bulb is not to be completed covered.

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      Thefreckledrose
      December 15, 2016 at 9:52 pm

      Yes Judy! That way it doesn’t get moldy! 🙂

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    Audrey Stewart
    December 11, 2016 at 7:10 pm

    I just bought my first one a couple of weeks ago. I hope it does well. They are so pretty.

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      Thefreckledrose
      December 15, 2016 at 9:51 pm

      It will certainly bloom into a beauty! 🙂

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    Piroska
    December 11, 2016 at 6:50 pm

    They are absolutely gorgeous! I have grown them a couple of times, years ago. Well worth the wait!

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    Brenda Witherspoon-Bedard
    December 11, 2016 at 6:23 pm

    I havent grown these before but would love to 🙂

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    Melanie Borhi
    December 11, 2016 at 5:30 pm

    Ive planted one of these flower species before and there beautiful when they bloom.

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    Marlene V
    December 11, 2016 at 5:01 pm

    Thanks for the chance to win

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    Liberty
    December 11, 2016 at 4:50 pm

    Quite educational for me. They look beautiful. Being my sister is not going to have a speedy recovery from surgery I would give it to her.

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      Thefreckledrose
      December 15, 2016 at 9:31 pm

      Wishing you luck in the giveaway Liberty!

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    Nancy Gammon
    December 11, 2016 at 1:20 pm

    What a beautiful way to bring spring feeling into my home with amaryllis bulbs in the cold winter months. These bulbs would be a wonderful gift to win

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      Thefreckledrose
      December 15, 2016 at 9:28 pm

      It’s so lovely to watch them bloom in the colder months! Good luck Nancy!

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